**From Origin comes the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning Ultima’ III

Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar

A state-of-the-art fantasy role-playing game of unprecedented magnitude by Lord British’.**

Prepare yourself for a grand adventure: Ultima’ IV, sixteen times larger than Ultima III, is a milestone in computer gaming - one that challenges your physical and mental skills while testing the true fabric of your character.

Enter Britannia, kingdom of Lord British. Journey through terrain of infinite proportions, conversing with characters on hundreds of topics. Unravel the mysteries of a superior magic system. At each turn beware of daemons, dragons and long-dead wizards haunting the most tranquil of places. Encounters with parties of mixed enemy types test your strategic abilities. Shrewd use of terrain can lead to victory against seemingly impossible odds.

Survive this multi-quest fantasy, then begin the final conflict, your quest of the Avatar. The ultimate challenge - the self - awaits...

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Advertisement in COMPUTE!, February 1986

Prepare yourself for a grand adventure: Ultima IV, sixteen times larger than Ultima III, is a milestone in computer gaming. Lord British has produced a game to challenge, not only your physical and mental skills, but the true fabric of your character.

The evil triad of Mondain, Minax, and the hellspawn Exodus, have been vanquished and peace reigns throughout the land of Britannia. Evil yet abounds, but in isolated pockets and in the hearts of men. A new age awaits the coming of one who can conquer evil on all frontiers through the mastery of both magic and the use of force. Daemons, dragons, and long-dead wizards still plague the countryside and must be destroyed. The seeker on the path of the Avatar will face hostile groups composed of mixed enemy types and will survive such encounters only by strategic use of weapons and terrain. Earthly victories over seemingly impossible odds lead to the final conflict, where the ultimate challenge - the self - awaits...

• Two full game disks, front and back
• Full conversations with hundreds of characters
• Multiple range weapons
• Unified magic system of unmatched subtlety
• Dozens of combat screens
• Hundreds of individually designed dungeon chambers
• Dozens of unique shops to explore

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From back of box

ULTIMA IV – QUEST OF THE AVATAR

THE BEGINNING OF THE AVATAR’S EPIC TALE

The diabolic Triad of Evil has been vanquished – but now a subtler evil has emerged. The world of Britannia is torn with strife, and the people have lost focus and direction in their lives. To lead them in the correct direction – to save their very souls – you must face the agonizing trials and struggles of becoming an Avatar. This requires demonstrating the eight virtues of Avatarhood in various victories over seemingly impossible odds!

• 16 times larger than previous Ultimas with more dungeons, towns, villages and towers to visit.

• More than 30 distinctive magical spells you can call upon to aid in your quest.

• Fight, trade and converse with hundreds of creatures and characters.

• Over 100 hours of game-play.

• Full-length musical sound track in some computer formats.

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1991-92 Origin Product Catalog

ULTIMA: QUEST OF THE AVATAR (NES) - Free 84-page full-color hint book included (A $10 value!)
- 5-year lithium battery saves scores and play positions
- Over 100 hours of game play
- More than 2 megabits of action-packed memory on one cartridge

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1991-92 Origin Product Catalog

Ultima®

Quest of the Avatar

The ruthless Triad of Evil has been vanquished and peace now reigns in the land. But without the threat of danger the people have become corrupt. Darkness dwells in their hearts and minds. The countryside is plagued by dragons, trolls, and long-dead wizards. Only an Avatar, a shining example of heroism, can destroy the monsters and conquer the internal wickedness with his mastery of magic and weapons. Become the Avatar! Save Britannia! And master the challenges of the ultimate quest—the search for good within yourself.

❑ Hundreds of characters

❑ Dozens of screens

❑ More than 2 megabits of memory

❑ Over 100 hours of game time

❑ 5 year lithium battery saves scores and play positions

❑ 84 page full color, richly illustrated Hint Book included!

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Back of Box - NES (US)

Ultima IV

Quest of the Avatar

With the ruthless Triad of Evil finally vanquished, peace reigns once more throughout Britannia. Evil only abounds in isolated pockets and in the hearts of men.

A perfect mortal is now sought to lead the realm into a golden age. This then is your quest—become an Avatar.

Ultima IV sets new standards in fantasy role playing adventures. Journey through terrain of infinite proportions, conversing with characters on hundreds of topics. Unravel the mysteries of a superior magic system. But, beware of demons, dragons and long-dead wizards. Encounters with parties of mixed enemy types test your strategic abilities. Earthly victories over seemingly impossible odds lead to the final conflict where the ultimate challenge — the self — awaits.

Prepare yourself for the grand adventure.

❑ A milestone in computer gaming

❑ Full interactive dialogue

❑ Magic system of unmatched subtlety

❑ Hundreds of individually designed dungeon chambers

❑ Greatly enhanced graphics

❑ Dozens of combat scenes

❑ 100-200 hours playing time

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Back of Box - Amiga/DOS (UK)

Ultima IV

Quest of the Avatar

Prepare yourself for a grand adventure: Ultima IV™, sixteen times larger than Ultima III™, is a milestone in computer gaming. Lord British has produced a game to challenge, not only your physical and mental skills, but the true fabric of your character.

The evil triad of Mondain, Minax, and the hellspawn Exodus, have been vanquished and peace reigns throughout the land of Britannia. Evil yet abounds, but in isolated pockets and in the hearts of men. A new age awaits the coming of one who can conquer evil on all frontiers through the mastery of both magic and the use of force. Daemons, dragons, and long-dead wizards still plague the countryside and must be destroyed. The seeker on the path of the Avatar will face hostile groups composed of mixed enemy types and will survive such encounters only by strategic use of weapons and terrain. Earthly victories over seemingly impossible odds lead to the final conflict, where the ultimate challenge - the self - awaits...

• Two full game disks, front and back
• Full conversations with hundreds of characters
• Multiple range weapons
• Unified magic system of unmatched subtlety
• Dozens of combat screens
• Hundreds of individually designed dungeon chambers
• Dozens of unique shops to explore

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Back of Box - Apple II/C64 (US)

Ultima™ IV

Lord British, the wise and compassionate ruler of Britannia, wishes to erase the legacy left behind by the 3 Evil Lords. To do so, he must find an Avatar! An Avatar is one who has achieved enlightenment in the 8 Virtues — Honour, Valor, Sacrifice, Compassion, Justice, Spirituality, Honesty and Humility. Only the most virtuous of souls can complete the perilous journey that lies ahead! If you think that you're the savior for whom Lord British is searching, then prove your worth by taking on the Quest of the Avatar!

Lord British, der weise und gütige Herrscher von Britannien, wünscht das von den drei Bösen Lords zurückgelassene Erbe auszulöschen. Dazu muß er einen Avatar finden! Ein Avatar ist jemand, der Erleuchtung in den acht Tugenden gefunden hat! Ehre, Tapferkeit, Milde, Opferbereitschaft, Gerechtigkeit, Geistigkeit, Aufrichtigkeit und Bescheidenheit. Nur tugendhafteste Menschen können auf der gefährlichen Reise erfolgreich sein, die vor Ihnen liegt! Wenn Sie glauben, Sie seien der Retter, nach dem Lord British sucht, so beweisen Sie Ihren Wert, indem Sie die Suche des Avatar unternehmen!

Lord British, le souverain sage et compatissant de Britannia, désire effacer toute trace du règne des 3 Seigneurs du Mal. Pour ce faire, il doit trouver un Avatar! Un Avatar est quelqu'un qui est parvenu à l'illumination dans chacune des 8 vertus: l'Honneur, la Bravoure, le Sacrifice, la Compassion, la Justice, la Spiritualité, l'Honêteté et l'Humilité. Seules les âmes les plus vertueuses pourront effectuer jusqu'au bout le voyage périlleux qui les attend! Si vous pensez être le sauveur que cherche Lord British, prouvez votre valeur en vous lancant sur la piste de l'Avatar!### PLAYERS: 1 (Up to 3 if games are saved and alternated. )PERIPHERAL: Sega Control Pad™ or Control Stick™NOTE: Includes Battery Back-up Memory

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Back of Cartridge Case - Master System (DE-FR-UK)

A MAGICAL EPIC JOURNEY BEYOND HUMAN IMAGINATION

Ultima IVQuest of the Avatar

Prepare yourself for a grand adventure: Ultima IV™, sixteen times larger than Ultima III™, is a milestone in computer gaming. Lord British has produced a game to challenge, not only your physical and mental skills, but the true fabric of your character.

The evil triad of Mondain, Minax, and the hellspawn Exodus, have been vanquished and peace reigns throughout the land of Britannia. Evil yet abounds, but in isolated pockets and in the hearts of men. A new age awaits the coming of one who can conquer evil on all frontiers through the mastery of both magic and the use of force. Daemons, dragons, and long-dead wizards still plague the countryside and must be destroyed. The seeker on the path of the Avatar will face hostile groups composed of mixed enemy types and will survive such encounters only by strategic use of weapons and terrain. Earthly victories over seemingly impossible odds lead to the final conflict, where the ultimate challenge - the self - awaits...

• HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED DUNGEON CHAMBERS.
• MULTIPLE RANGE WEAPONS.
• DOZENS OF COMBAT SCREENS.
• UNIFIED MAGIC SYSTEM OF UNMATCHED SUBTLETY.
• FULL CONVERSATIONS WITH HUNDREDS OF CHARACTERS.

"Ultima IV is without a shadow of doubt the ultimate RP strategy game. Never has a game held my attention like this one does: it is a masterpiece of programming. If you only buy one game this year, make it this one." Popular Computing Weekly.

Ultima IV is a great challenge and will take many months to complete. For this reason I would recommend the game to avid adventurers." Zzap 64.

Quite simply, Ultima IV is the best role playing game I have seen for any computer. In terms of sheer size and playability, it is tremendous value for money. If you don't have a disk drive, go and sell something else and buy one. Then buy a copy of this amazing game". Computer Gamer.

"If the format appeals to you, then you won't be disappointed — it is the best of its genre I have come across". Commodore User.

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Back of Box - C64 (UK)